INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Guyana has appealed to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to stop a Venezuelan referendum about the disputed Esequibo region.According
to the ICJ, Guyana wants to prevent the vote in its current form.Later on, the government of Guyana said the request aimed to thwart
non-binding vote for December 3
the ICJ for a quick hearing to make a decision.The Esequibo region is rich in resources and Guyana currently manages it
company ExxonMobil in 2015
recognize these licenses.In summary, the Esequibo region has been a point of contention between Guyana and Venezuela for a long time.The ICJ
The current tension is intensified by oil discoveries and the upcoming Venezuelan vote.Both countries are seeking international support,
making the situation even more complicated.BackgroundThe Esequibo dispute dates back over a century and has seen periods of heightened
tension.Originally, both Guyana and Venezuela were colonies, with Guyana under British rule.A key event occurred in 1899, when an
arbitration panel in Paris set boundaries that Guyana adheres to but Venezuela rejects.Fast forward to 1966, Venezuela and the UK tried to
Both nations have vested interests in this resource-rich region, which complicates diplomatic efforts.Recent moves, like Guyana seeking ICJ
need to play a larger role to avoid further escalation.The-Essequibo-Dispute-explained.mp4?#Size: 4.7 Mb
